1. PLTW Engineering at AHS

2. OUR PLTW Goals
Prepare your student to enter and be successful in a college of engineering program
Provide unique opportunities for college essay material
Support your student in applying to college and for scholarships

3. PLTW Engineering Courses
Concurrent Courses:
Algebra I and Biology I or higher
Geometry and Chemistry I or higher
Algebra 2 and Physics I or higher
Pre-Cal/Statistics/Calculus and Level 2 Science or Anatomy and Physiology
9th – Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
10th – Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)
11th – Principles of Engineering (POE)
12th – Engineering Design and Development Senior Capstone (EDD)

4. PLTW Course Breakdowns
1/3 Mathematics
Unit Conversions
Beam Analysis
Statistics
1/3 Science
Materials Selection
Force/Mass/Acceleration
Thermodynamics
1/3 Technology
Inventor CAD Software
Revit Architecture Software
RobotC Programming Software
1/3 Interactive Lessons and Discussion
1/3 Hands-On Labs
1/3 Digital Prototypes and Technical Drawings

5. Grading and Engineering Notebooks
Notebook Grading Guidelines:
Daily Assignments (20%)
Includes handouts, instant challenges, computer activities, etc. with open notebook assistance, formula cards, calculators, and teamwork
Quizzes (40%)
All are independent with open notebook assistance, formula cards, and a calculator
Tests/Projects (40%)
No notebooks, but will still have a formula card and calculator

6. PLTW Opportunities Senior Ambassadors Recruiting Team
AHS Engineering Ambassadors Competition Team
VEX Robotics Competition Team
Engineering for Humanity Community Organization (New)

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